Boost Economies Of Poorer Countries

June 2, 2006|Cy Schleifer COCONUT CREEK

The immigration arguments are with us daily. Should we allow them in? Under what precautions? Or keep them out because they're taking our citizens' jobs? A fence usually doesn't work: They'll go over it, around it or under it.

There's a much simpler solution. These "furriners" fight to get here because conditions at home are impossible. The United States and Canada (even Mexico) must improve economic conditions in Central and South America. Build a viable economy -- agriculture, manufacturing, housing, small business and educational improvements.

We have the know-how, the means and the background to uplift poorer societies. When the president and Congress agree, this life-saving, humanitarian action can begin.

If a man can feed and clothe his family at home, he won't look to steal into a strange country elsewhere.